Bridgerton is Back!! If you've somehow missed the official trailer that's all over the internet, this season's couple is Penelope and Colin, or "Polin."
The trailer drops us right into the whirlwind of Season 3 by showing familiar members of society returning to town from summering in the country or other travels.
Everyone looks refreshed, and Colin Bridgerton seems to have brought back a pair of incredibly defined cheekbones from Greece!
Fans have been enthusiastic about Luke Newton's casting as Colin since Season 1, even if they haven't always approved of his character's choices.
The actor has an enthusiastic and protective fanbase on Reddit that is quick to educate those who blame their frustrations with the character of Colin Bridgerton on the actor who plays him.
Viewers do seem united in their approval of the traveling Mr. Bridgerton's recent glow-up, which Newton also seems to have enjoyed for his character.
Colin...
The trailer drops us right into the whirlwind of Season 3 by showing familiar members of society returning to town from summering in the country or other travels.
Everyone looks refreshed, and Colin Bridgerton seems to have brought back a pair of incredibly defined cheekbones from Greece!
Fans have been enthusiastic about Luke Newton's casting as Colin since Season 1, even if they haven't always approved of his character's choices.
The actor has an enthusiastic and protective fanbase on Reddit that is quick to educate those who blame their frustrations with the character of Colin Bridgerton on the actor who plays him.
Viewers do seem united in their approval of the traveling Mr. Bridgerton's recent glow-up, which Newton also seems to have enjoyed for his character.
Colin...
- 5/1/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
Bridgerton is set in London’s Regency Era, where being in the elite class was the place to be, and much of the drama was about who was getting married to whom. Brigerton Season 3 is set to debut this year, and it will follow the friends-to-lovers romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Fans are also convinced the season will open in 1815.
Here’s what we know.
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ | Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 ‘Bridgerton’: Does Penelope end up with Colin?
Fans who have read Quinn’s novels know that that the romance between Colin and Penelope is chronicled in her fourth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. The book is set several years into the future and follows Penelope, who has settled into her life as a spinster and has also lost quite a bit of weight.
Here’s what we know.
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ | Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 ‘Bridgerton’: Does Penelope end up with Colin?
Fans who have read Quinn’s novels know that that the romance between Colin and Penelope is chronicled in her fourth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. The book is set several years into the future and follows Penelope, who has settled into her life as a spinster and has also lost quite a bit of weight.
- 3/12/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bridgerton fans have been more than eager to see the Netflix series return to the small screen for season 3. However, everything won’t be all about romance and balls. While Lady Whistledown will undoubtedly still be causing havoc, fans are also bracing themselves for a major death in the new season.
Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books reveal some major clues.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson in ‘Bridgerton’| Liam Daniel/ Netflix Cast of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
While many of the core cast of the series will return for season 3, the main characters of the forthcoming season are Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).
“Hurt by overhearing Colin disparage her to his friends, Penelope is focused on finding a husband who will respect her independence so she may continue her double life as Lady Whistledown,” Deadline reports. “Colin is back from his summer travels...
Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books reveal some major clues.
Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson in ‘Bridgerton’| Liam Daniel/ Netflix Cast of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
While many of the core cast of the series will return for season 3, the main characters of the forthcoming season are Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).
“Hurt by overhearing Colin disparage her to his friends, Penelope is focused on finding a husband who will respect her independence so she may continue her double life as Lady Whistledown,” Deadline reports. “Colin is back from his summer travels...
- 3/11/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix’s acclaimed drama Bridgerton no longer follows the blueprint of Julia Quinn’s novels. Instead of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) being the subject of season 3, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) will stand at the center of the drama. Now the show’s creators are explaining why they switched up the order.
Their explanation for the new order makes a great deal of sense.
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in ‘Bridgerton’ | Netflix/ Liam Daniel ‘Bridgerton’ show vs. books
Fans were shocked to learn that Colin and Penelope’s romance would be central to season 3. After all, their story is the subject of Quinn’s fifth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton.
“There are eight Bridgerton siblings, so there are eight books. We plan to follow each of their romantic stories,” Shonda Rhimes told Entertainment Tonight. “We are not necessarily going in order. But we will be seeing each...
Their explanation for the new order makes a great deal of sense.
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in ‘Bridgerton’ | Netflix/ Liam Daniel ‘Bridgerton’ show vs. books
Fans were shocked to learn that Colin and Penelope’s romance would be central to season 3. After all, their story is the subject of Quinn’s fifth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton.
“There are eight Bridgerton siblings, so there are eight books. We plan to follow each of their romantic stories,” Shonda Rhimes told Entertainment Tonight. “We are not necessarily going in order. But we will be seeing each...
- 3/8/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s biggest shows. The drama series is based on the believed Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn. Since the series debuted, fans have been delighted with the romance and glamour of the 19th-century regency era in Britain. Season 3 is currently in production. The upcoming season will center on the relationship between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
Colin will have a major character evolution in Bridgerton Season 3.
(L to R) Ben Miller as Lord Featherington, Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Harriet Cains as Phillipa Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson | Nick Briggs/Netflix Penelope and Colin won’t be on speaking terms when ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 begins
At the end of the second season of Bridgerton, Penelope was absolutely crushed when she overheard Colin telling his friends he would never view her in a romantic way.
Colin will have a major character evolution in Bridgerton Season 3.
(L to R) Ben Miller as Lord Featherington, Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Harriet Cains as Phillipa Featherington, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson | Nick Briggs/Netflix Penelope and Colin won’t be on speaking terms when ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 begins
At the end of the second season of Bridgerton, Penelope was absolutely crushed when she overheard Colin telling his friends he would never view her in a romantic way.
- 2/5/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has posted a revealing video message to fans on social media, explaining that she is currently in hospital dealing with “mental struggles”.
Fans have rushed to support Barker on social media after the actress, who plays Marina Thompson on the hit Netflix period drama, captioned the post: “Mental health week is every week for me. Off my chest. I feel like I’ve not been completely honest so this is for my followers. Time to be transparent.
“I’ve been struggling since Bridgerton, this is the truth. Thank you all for supporting me, your love holds me up. #mentalhealthawareness.”
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In the video, Barker told fans:
“I am better, I have been really unwell for a really long time. I want to be honest with everyone. I have been struggling.
“I am in hospital at...
Fans have rushed to support Barker on social media after the actress, who plays Marina Thompson on the hit Netflix period drama, captioned the post: “Mental health week is every week for me. Off my chest. I feel like I’ve not been completely honest so this is for my followers. Time to be transparent.
“I’ve been struggling since Bridgerton, this is the truth. Thank you all for supporting me, your love holds me up. #mentalhealthawareness.”
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In the video, Barker told fans:
“I am better, I have been really unwell for a really long time. I want to be honest with everyone. I have been struggling.
“I am in hospital at...
- 5/28/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton star Ruby Barker is sharing her mental health journey in hopes of helping others. In a video posted to Instagram on May 26, the British actress informed her followers that she's been in the hospital to focus on her mental health and that she's "been struggling since Bridgerton." "I am better," she said. "I've been really unwell for a really long time, and I just want to be honest with everybody. I have been struggling. So, I'm in hospital at the minute, and I'm going to get discharged soon and hopefully get to continue with my life." Barker, who plays Marina Thompson on the Netflix series, noted she's going to "take a little...
- 5/27/2022
- E! Online
Ruby Barker, who plays Marina Thompson in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton, has revealed that she has been hospitalized to receive treatment for mental health issues. The British actress shared an update from the hospital on Thursday, where she provided details of her struggles and thanked Netflix and Bridgerton executive producer Shonda Rhimes “for giving me an opportunity, for saving me.” “I just want to be honest with everybody; I have been struggling,” Barker said in a near-six-minute video posted to her Instagram. “So, I’m in the hospital at the minute, I’m gonna get discharged soon and hopefully get to continue with my life, and I’m gonna take a little bit of a break from myself.” Barker said she has “been really unwell for a really long time” but is feeling “better” and so wanted to post this message to “encourage others, if you are struggling, please do yourself a favor.
- 5/27/2022
- TV Insider
Warning: contains spoilers for Bridgerton seasons one and two, and for book three ‘An Offer From a Gentleman’.
Bridgerton season one ended with romantic leads Daphne and Simon married and at peace (having worked out their issues in time for their sex life to actually bear issue) and with Anthony Bridgerton in crisis and cued-up to lead the next season. The Viscount’s opera singer mistress had moved on, having made the tough decision for them both in the knowledge that Anthony’s offer of a society-defying marriage could never work for a man of his responsibilities. So the stage was set for Anthony’s season two search for a Viscountess.
By the season two finale, Anthony and his true love Kate were happily spliced and amusing themselves with sexy rom-com bickering, but who should be in the ‘readying for next season’ crisis? Not Luke Thompson’s next-in-line brother Benedict...
Bridgerton season one ended with romantic leads Daphne and Simon married and at peace (having worked out their issues in time for their sex life to actually bear issue) and with Anthony Bridgerton in crisis and cued-up to lead the next season. The Viscount’s opera singer mistress had moved on, having made the tough decision for them both in the knowledge that Anthony’s offer of a society-defying marriage could never work for a man of his responsibilities. So the stage was set for Anthony’s season two search for a Viscountess.
By the season two finale, Anthony and his true love Kate were happily spliced and amusing themselves with sexy rom-com bickering, but who should be in the ‘readying for next season’ crisis? Not Luke Thompson’s next-in-line brother Benedict...
- 4/7/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Fear not, Bridgerton fans. Colin and Penelope, aka “Polin,” will be together. It’s just going to take longer than expected, according to the stars behind the characters, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton.
Things seemed bleak at the end of Season 2 when Penelope overheard Colin telling his friends he could never be romantically interested in the youngest Featherington daughter, even though the two had danced that night.
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“Colin doesn’t see what is...
Things seemed bleak at the end of Season 2 when Penelope overheard Colin telling his friends he could never be romantically interested in the youngest Featherington daughter, even though the two had danced that night.
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“Colin doesn’t see what is...
- 4/5/2022
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
In the glamorous, cutthroat society of "Bridgerton," if you can't keep up with the ton, you're out. That's exactly the fate that the Featherington family may be facing when season two of the Netflix drama returns. Before the new season starts, it's the perfect time to catch up on why the Featheringtons are in financial trouble and what might await them.
Initially, the Featheringtons appear to be perfectly fine financially. They keep a house in the fashionable neighborhood, they're always decked out in the latest fashions (albeit with questionable color choices), and they're titled members of the aristocracy. Unbeknownst to his wife and daughters, however, Lord Featherington has a major gambling problem. Over time, he has lost so much that he is constantly having to juggle things around to pay off his debts. It's also the reason he takes in his distant cousin, Marina Thompson, and refuses to kick her...
Initially, the Featheringtons appear to be perfectly fine financially. They keep a house in the fashionable neighborhood, they're always decked out in the latest fashions (albeit with questionable color choices), and they're titled members of the aristocracy. Unbeknownst to his wife and daughters, however, Lord Featherington has a major gambling problem. Over time, he has lost so much that he is constantly having to juggle things around to pay off his debts. It's also the reason he takes in his distant cousin, Marina Thompson, and refuses to kick her...
- 2/26/2022
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
The Netflix big streaming event, Tundum, has revealed the first-look trailer for season two of their hit period drama “Bridgerton” (see below).
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The series’ ensemble cast includes Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Ruby Stokes as Francesca Bridgerton, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington, Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington, Ben Miller as Lord Featherington, Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix, Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, and Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs.
Continue reading ‘Bridgerton...
Read More: ‘Bridgerton’: Julie Anne Robinson On Directing The ‘Uninhibited’ Regé-Jean Page [Interview]
The series’ ensemble cast includes Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Ruby Stokes as Francesca Bridgerton, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington, Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington, Ben Miller as Lord Featherington, Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix, Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, and Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs.
Continue reading ‘Bridgerton...
- 9/25/2021
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Netflix's biggest series ever is closing in on a comeback.
The streamer on Saturday dropped a first-look at Bridgerton Season 2, and it's everything we hoped it would be.
Simone Ashley (Sex Education) was announced as the female lead for the second season, to star opposite Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton).
The first teaser shows Anthony meeting with Ashley's character, and the latter is less than thrilled with Anthony's comments on his future wife.
Yes, Anthony has some high demands, and yes, there's going to be a lot of sudsy drama.
It will be fun to see this new love story take place, and it looks very different from Daphne and Simon's road to love in the first season, which is very good in our book.
Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Calam Lynch, and Rupert Young (The White Queen) have also been added to the cast in...
The streamer on Saturday dropped a first-look at Bridgerton Season 2, and it's everything we hoped it would be.
Simone Ashley (Sex Education) was announced as the female lead for the second season, to star opposite Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton).
The first teaser shows Anthony meeting with Ashley's character, and the latter is less than thrilled with Anthony's comments on his future wife.
Yes, Anthony has some high demands, and yes, there's going to be a lot of sudsy drama.
It will be fun to see this new love story take place, and it looks very different from Daphne and Simon's road to love in the first season, which is very good in our book.
Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Calam Lynch, and Rupert Young (The White Queen) have also been added to the cast in...
- 9/25/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Coming off her series regular role on Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, Ruby Barker has signed on to star in Studiocanal and The Picture Company’s high-concept horror/thriller Baghead which shoots in Berlin, Germany this autumn.
Barker joins Witcher star Freya Allan who also has signed on to star in the film.
Baghead is adapted from the festival fave short film of the same name and will be directed by Alberto Corredor who also directed the short. Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the script. Baghead revolves around a mysterious figure called Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for short intervals. People seek out the mysterious medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a high...
Barker joins Witcher star Freya Allan who also has signed on to star in the film.
Baghead is adapted from the festival fave short film of the same name and will be directed by Alberto Corredor who also directed the short. Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the script. Baghead revolves around a mysterious figure called Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for short intervals. People seek out the mysterious medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a high...
- 6/28/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bridgerton” boasts one of the biggest casts on television, and now 22 of them are in contention for the 2021 Emmys (see below).
The lengthy Emmy ballots were officially distributed to all Television Academy members on June 17, with instructions to mark as many contenders as they wish in the acting categories. In other words, if voters think all 22 “Bridgerton” peeps are worthy of nominations, they can check off every single one of them. Acting legend Julie Andrews is eligible for her Best Character Voice-Over Performance of Lady Whistledown, while leads Rege-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor contend in Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively.
See ‘Bridgerton’ director Julie Anne Robinson on the meticulous planning required for steamy sex scenes [Exclusive Video Interview]
Netflix’s period drama is based on Julia Quinn‘s popular novels and tells the story of London’s high society days of 1813, when young debutantes are presented for courting. Page takes on the role of Simon Basset,...
The lengthy Emmy ballots were officially distributed to all Television Academy members on June 17, with instructions to mark as many contenders as they wish in the acting categories. In other words, if voters think all 22 “Bridgerton” peeps are worthy of nominations, they can check off every single one of them. Acting legend Julie Andrews is eligible for her Best Character Voice-Over Performance of Lady Whistledown, while leads Rege-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor contend in Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively.
See ‘Bridgerton’ director Julie Anne Robinson on the meticulous planning required for steamy sex scenes [Exclusive Video Interview]
Netflix’s period drama is based on Julia Quinn‘s popular novels and tells the story of London’s high society days of 1813, when young debutantes are presented for courting. Page takes on the role of Simon Basset,...
- 6/18/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Regé-Jean Page may not be a part of the Bridgerton Season 2 cast, but Simon Basset will not be forgotten.
Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne on the Netflix hit, has opened up about how Page's exit will impact the second season.
As you will recall, Daphne and Simon were very much together at the close of Bridgerton Season 1, with the pair welcoming a newborn son into the world.
"I think he'll definitely be referred to a lot," the actress explained in a chat with The Wrap.
"I think we'll see the baby. And we'll just focus more on [Daphne's] relationship with the Bridgerton Family."
As previously reported, Bridgerton Season 2 will focus on Anthony Bridgerton's search for love.
"It's definitely different," Dynevor said of the sophomore run.
"And I've said it before, but I think the fans who have read the books and know the books are aware that every season will focus on a different sibling's journey.
Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne on the Netflix hit, has opened up about how Page's exit will impact the second season.
As you will recall, Daphne and Simon were very much together at the close of Bridgerton Season 1, with the pair welcoming a newborn son into the world.
"I think he'll definitely be referred to a lot," the actress explained in a chat with The Wrap.
"I think we'll see the baby. And we'll just focus more on [Daphne's] relationship with the Bridgerton Family."
As previously reported, Bridgerton Season 2 will focus on Anthony Bridgerton's search for love.
"It's definitely different," Dynevor said of the sophomore run.
"And I've said it before, but I think the fans who have read the books and know the books are aware that every season will focus on a different sibling's journey.
- 6/3/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The world of Netflix's No. 1 show is expanding.
The streamer has placed a series order for a spinoff of Bridgerton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
As for what the series will be about, we have some details!
Queen Charlotte will take center stage on the project that will delve deep into the origins of the fan-favorite Bridgerton character.
A title for the project has yet to be revealed, but we do know that Shonda Rhimes is set to write the script.
What's more, the spinoff is being eyed as a limited series, meaning this will be a self-contained story for fans.
“Many viewers had never known the story of Queen Charlotte before Bridgerton brought her to the world, and I’m thrilled this new series will further expand her story and the world of Bridgerton," Netflix’s Bela Bajaria said in a statement Friday.
"Shonda and her team are...
The streamer has placed a series order for a spinoff of Bridgerton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
As for what the series will be about, we have some details!
Queen Charlotte will take center stage on the project that will delve deep into the origins of the fan-favorite Bridgerton character.
A title for the project has yet to be revealed, but we do know that Shonda Rhimes is set to write the script.
What's more, the spinoff is being eyed as a limited series, meaning this will be a self-contained story for fans.
“Many viewers had never known the story of Queen Charlotte before Bridgerton brought her to the world, and I’m thrilled this new series will further expand her story and the world of Bridgerton," Netflix’s Bela Bajaria said in a statement Friday.
"Shonda and her team are...
- 5/14/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Bridgerton is showing no signs of slowing down at Netflix.
The streamer confirmed Tuesday morning that it had picked up two additional seasons, bringing the series' run to at least four seasons.
"Esteemed members of the Ton," reads a new statement from Lady Whistledown.
"It seems we have a rather special announcement," it continues.
"Bridgerton shall return for seasons three and four. This author shall have to purchase more ink."
"Bridgerton swept us off our feet. The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the Bridgerton business for a long time to come,” said Bela Bajaria, VP, Global TV at Netflix.
“From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton series, I...
The streamer confirmed Tuesday morning that it had picked up two additional seasons, bringing the series' run to at least four seasons.
"Esteemed members of the Ton," reads a new statement from Lady Whistledown.
"It seems we have a rather special announcement," it continues.
"Bridgerton shall return for seasons three and four. This author shall have to purchase more ink."
"Bridgerton swept us off our feet. The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the Bridgerton business for a long time to come,” said Bela Bajaria, VP, Global TV at Netflix.
“From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton series, I...
- 4/13/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
It's been less than a week since Bridgerton fans across the world checked their calendar to see if it was still April Fools' Day.
Netflix and Shondaland put out a joint statement just days ago, confirming that scene-stealer Regé-Jean Page would not be returning for Bridgerton Season 2.
“Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,” the message began.
“We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family,” it continued.
“Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.”
Now, The Hollywood Reporter is shedding light on the exit, revealing that Page turned down a multi-episode guest spot,...
Netflix and Shondaland put out a joint statement just days ago, confirming that scene-stealer Regé-Jean Page would not be returning for Bridgerton Season 2.
“Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,” the message began.
“We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family,” it continued.
“Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.”
Now, The Hollywood Reporter is shedding light on the exit, revealing that Page turned down a multi-episode guest spot,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The cast of Bridgerton is growing!
The streaming sensation has added new cast members in the wake of Regé-Jean Page's stunning exit.
Per Deadline, Shelley Conn (Liar) and Calam Lynch (Benediction) are the latest additions to the already stacked cast.
The sophomore season is set to begin production very soon in the UK and will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) search for love.
Simone Ashley (Sex Education) was previously announced to play Anthony's love interest, Kate Sharma.
Kate arrives in London in the second season, and viewers will get to witness their paths cross for the first time and the love story that brews between them.
Charitha Chandran is also a new addition for Bridgerton Season 2, in the role of Kate Sharma, Kate's younger sister.
Conn is set as the sisters' mother, Mary Sharma, a woman whose family has been in the public eye in the past due to a major scandal.
The streaming sensation has added new cast members in the wake of Regé-Jean Page's stunning exit.
Per Deadline, Shelley Conn (Liar) and Calam Lynch (Benediction) are the latest additions to the already stacked cast.
The sophomore season is set to begin production very soon in the UK and will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) search for love.
Simone Ashley (Sex Education) was previously announced to play Anthony's love interest, Kate Sharma.
Kate arrives in London in the second season, and viewers will get to witness their paths cross for the first time and the love story that brews between them.
Charitha Chandran is also a new addition for Bridgerton Season 2, in the role of Kate Sharma, Kate's younger sister.
Conn is set as the sisters' mother, Mary Sharma, a woman whose family has been in the public eye in the past due to a major scandal.
- 4/5/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Newcomer Charithra Chandran has landed the role of Edwina in Season 2 of Bridgerton, Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, I have learned. Rupert Young (Merlin) also has been tapped for a major new role on the series, created by Chris Van Dusen, I hear.
The British duo join a fellow new Bridgerton cast addition, Season 2 female lead Simone Ashley. Reps for Shondaland and Netflix declined comment.
Next season, slated to begin production this spring in the UK, will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Ashley plays Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Chandran will play her younger sister, Edwina, who first catches the Viscount’s attention.
Young will play Jack, the newest member...
The British duo join a fellow new Bridgerton cast addition, Season 2 female lead Simone Ashley. Reps for Shondaland and Netflix declined comment.
Next season, slated to begin production this spring in the UK, will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Ashley plays Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Chandran will play her younger sister, Edwina, who first catches the Viscount’s attention.
Young will play Jack, the newest member...
- 4/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton‘s Luke Newton has confirmed production is officially underway on Season 2 of Netflix’s hugely popular series with new on-set photos posted on Instagram.
Newton, who plays the youngest Bridgerton brother, Colin, captioned the first shot, “The boys are back in town.” It features himself with Jonathan Bailey, his onscreen older brother Lord Anthony Bridgerton, chatting with each other on horseback. Another features Bailey with his onscreen brother Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), relaxing on set.
The second season will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for Anthony (Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Earlier this month, Deadline reported that Simone Ashley had been tapped as the female lead opposite Bailey, portraying Kate.
The series also stars Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Ruby Barker (Marina Thompson), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin...
Newton, who plays the youngest Bridgerton brother, Colin, captioned the first shot, “The boys are back in town.” It features himself with Jonathan Bailey, his onscreen older brother Lord Anthony Bridgerton, chatting with each other on horseback. Another features Bailey with his onscreen brother Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), relaxing on set.
The second season will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for Anthony (Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Earlier this month, Deadline reported that Simone Ashley had been tapped as the female lead opposite Bailey, portraying Kate.
The series also stars Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Ruby Barker (Marina Thompson), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin...
- 3/15/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton has been an enormous success for Netflix since its Christmas Day 2020 launch.
Fans were immediately enthralled by the scandal, the high-drama, and of course, the mystery surrounding Lady Whistledown.
We're going to delve deep into spoiler territory below, so if you haven't completed your binge of the series, then it's probably a good idea for you to leave.
As you will know if you watched every single episode, the series didn't leave us hanging for long surrounding who is behind the Lady Whistledown character.
Ultimately, it was revealed that Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington was the author of the society newsletter.
The star is opening up about the revelation, as well as a particular clue at the beginning of the series that strongly hinted at the truth.
Taking to Twitter over the weekend, Coughlan asked fans if they noticed a clue during the first scene.
"Ok I'm just curious,...
Fans were immediately enthralled by the scandal, the high-drama, and of course, the mystery surrounding Lady Whistledown.
We're going to delve deep into spoiler territory below, so if you haven't completed your binge of the series, then it's probably a good idea for you to leave.
As you will know if you watched every single episode, the series didn't leave us hanging for long surrounding who is behind the Lady Whistledown character.
Ultimately, it was revealed that Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington was the author of the society newsletter.
The star is opening up about the revelation, as well as a particular clue at the beginning of the series that strongly hinted at the truth.
Taking to Twitter over the weekend, Coughlan asked fans if they noticed a clue during the first scene.
"Ok I'm just curious,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Sex Education” star Simone Ashley is heading to Regency Era London for her next role.
Netflix has confirmed to Variety that Ashley has been cast in the second season of the hit Shondaland series “Bridgerton.” She will star opposite Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton as his romantic interest, Kate Sharma.
Kate is a smart, independent woman who is new to the ton and its many social events (and expectations). For Anthony, winning Kate over won’t be an easy task.
“Bridgerton’s” second season will focus on Anthony, the oldest of the Bridgerton clan, and his begrudging pursuit of marriage. Accordingly, the season will be based off of the second book in Julia Quinn’s series, “The Viscount Who Loved Me.”
Season 2 is set to continue the reimagined world established in its first chapter, in which 19th century British high society includes people of all races. Netflix touted the first...
Netflix has confirmed to Variety that Ashley has been cast in the second season of the hit Shondaland series “Bridgerton.” She will star opposite Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton as his romantic interest, Kate Sharma.
Kate is a smart, independent woman who is new to the ton and its many social events (and expectations). For Anthony, winning Kate over won’t be an easy task.
“Bridgerton’s” second season will focus on Anthony, the oldest of the Bridgerton clan, and his begrudging pursuit of marriage. Accordingly, the season will be based off of the second book in Julia Quinn’s series, “The Viscount Who Loved Me.”
Season 2 is set to continue the reimagined world established in its first chapter, in which 19th century British high society includes people of all races. Netflix touted the first...
- 2/15/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bridgerton has found its Kate. Simone Ashley has been tapped as the female lead opposite Jonathan Bailey in Season 2 of Netflix and Shondaland’s hugely popular Regency-era period drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels.
The second season will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Ashley will play Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Newly arrived in London, Kate is a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools — Anthony Bridgerton very much included.
In Season 2, Bridgerton continues to break conventions on race. Anthony’s love interest (named Kate Sheffield in Quinn’s novel) and her family were conceived by the series’ producing team as being of Indian descent in a continuation of the reimagined, multi-racial world of...
The second season will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Bailey), as chronicled in the second book of Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Ashley will play Anthony’s romantic interest, Kate Sharma. Newly arrived in London, Kate is a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools — Anthony Bridgerton very much included.
In Season 2, Bridgerton continues to break conventions on race. Anthony’s love interest (named Kate Sheffield in Quinn’s novel) and her family were conceived by the series’ producing team as being of Indian descent in a continuation of the reimagined, multi-racial world of...
- 2/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey is opening up about the second season of the Netflix show.
The series became an instant hit for the streamer upon its launch in December 2020.
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bailey, who will lead Season 2, said that "Season 2 will just be all forearms," and that he'd "draw a little smiley face" for his fans to look at.
The actor also explained that he's chatted with series creator Chris Van Dusen about where Anthony Bridgerton's storyline will go on Season 2.
"I just like to have an idea of what the emotional journey will be. But it all really made sense to me, Anthony, from the get-go," he said before opening up about how his character was perceived by his close friends when they watched the show.
"It's funny when some friends watched it, and they're like, 'Oh God, he's really obnoxious and horrible.' And it...
The series became an instant hit for the streamer upon its launch in December 2020.
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bailey, who will lead Season 2, said that "Season 2 will just be all forearms," and that he'd "draw a little smiley face" for his fans to look at.
The actor also explained that he's chatted with series creator Chris Van Dusen about where Anthony Bridgerton's storyline will go on Season 2.
"I just like to have an idea of what the emotional journey will be. But it all really made sense to me, Anthony, from the get-go," he said before opening up about how his character was perceived by his close friends when they watched the show.
"It's funny when some friends watched it, and they're like, 'Oh God, he's really obnoxious and horrible.' And it...
- 2/4/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Bridgerton has blossomed into a royal treat for Netflix.
The series has now been named the biggest launch of any series in the history of the streamer.
In its first 28 days, Bridgerton Season 1 amassed views from 82 million Netflix households across the globe, proving to be a bigger hit than the streamer first thought.
The huge announcement comes weeks after Netflix said the show was projected to reach 63 million Netflix households in its first 28 days, so the strong word of mouth and strong reception seems to have helped the show vault even further.
The initial report put the series behind only The Witcher Season 1, Stranger Things Season 3, Money Heist Part 4, and Tiger King atop the streamer's original series launches, but now Bridgerton is well ahead of all of those shows.
It's worth noting that Netflix doesn't release every statistic with its shows, meaning that these numbers come directly from the streamer,...
The series has now been named the biggest launch of any series in the history of the streamer.
In its first 28 days, Bridgerton Season 1 amassed views from 82 million Netflix households across the globe, proving to be a bigger hit than the streamer first thought.
The huge announcement comes weeks after Netflix said the show was projected to reach 63 million Netflix households in its first 28 days, so the strong word of mouth and strong reception seems to have helped the show vault even further.
The initial report put the series behind only The Witcher Season 1, Stranger Things Season 3, Money Heist Part 4, and Tiger King atop the streamer's original series launches, but now Bridgerton is well ahead of all of those shows.
It's worth noting that Netflix doesn't release every statistic with its shows, meaning that these numbers come directly from the streamer,...
- 1/27/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Just as the ton was settling down following last week’s “Bridgerton” Season 2 renewal, Netflix has revealed Wednesday another piece of juicy gossip about the Shonda Rhimes-produced period romance: “Bridgerton” is now Netflix’s biggest series ever, crushing even the streaming service’s own launch viewership projections.
According to Netflix, a record 82 million households around the world chose to watch “Bridgerton” in the first 28 days since its Christmas Day 2020 launch, the time period Netflix focuses on when sharing its own viewership statistics, making it the No. 1 show in Netflix history in that metric. Netflix counts a view whenever someone watches at least two uninterrupted minutes of a show or movie.
Additionally, Netflix says “Bridgerton” has ranked No. 1 overall in 83 countries including the US, UK, Brazil, France, India and South Africa, and made the Top 10 in all 190 countries where Netflix is available except Japan.
Earlier this month, Netflix projected viewership...
According to Netflix, a record 82 million households around the world chose to watch “Bridgerton” in the first 28 days since its Christmas Day 2020 launch, the time period Netflix focuses on when sharing its own viewership statistics, making it the No. 1 show in Netflix history in that metric. Netflix counts a view whenever someone watches at least two uninterrupted minutes of a show or movie.
Additionally, Netflix says “Bridgerton” has ranked No. 1 overall in 83 countries including the US, UK, Brazil, France, India and South Africa, and made the Top 10 in all 190 countries where Netflix is available except Japan.
Earlier this month, Netflix projected viewership...
- 1/27/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix’s mighty algorithms were no match for the global pop culture phenomenon that Bridgerton has become. The Regency-era romance, already renewed for a second season, not just exceeded Netflix’s original viewership projections, it blew them out of the water.
The final numbers are in, and Season 1 of Bridgerton was watched by a record 82 million households around the world (partially or in its entirety.) That is a whopping 19M households higher than the four-week projection Netflix issued 10 days into the Shondaland series’ run (63 million), at the time the streamer’s fifth biggest launch in history.
Bridgerton, whose massive wave of popularity is showing no signs of subsiding, is now Netflix’s biggest series ever by a wide margin. It pushed down to No.2 previous record holder, fantasy hit The Witcher (76M in its first 28 days).
That is an astonishing achievement, which Bridgerton celebrated with a “thank you” video to...
The final numbers are in, and Season 1 of Bridgerton was watched by a record 82 million households around the world (partially or in its entirety.) That is a whopping 19M households higher than the four-week projection Netflix issued 10 days into the Shondaland series’ run (63 million), at the time the streamer’s fifth biggest launch in history.
Bridgerton, whose massive wave of popularity is showing no signs of subsiding, is now Netflix’s biggest series ever by a wide margin. It pushed down to No.2 previous record holder, fantasy hit The Witcher (76M in its first 28 days).
That is an astonishing achievement, which Bridgerton celebrated with a “thank you” video to...
- 1/27/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s glamorous period series “Bridgerton” dropped last month, giving romance fans a gorgeous eight-episode escape from the pandemic. And if you’ve already started to binge the series — or are starting your re-binge following Thursday’s Season 2 renewal — you probably noticed that accompanying the stunning costumes, lavish ballroom scenes and witty dialogue is a soundtrack filled with classical covers of modern songs.
It might be a little hard to put your finger on exactly what song you’re listening to, as the “Bridgerton” covers truly make these pop tracks sound like they were made for string quartets. But don’t worry, because TheWrap has the complete soundtrack listing for all the covers below.
Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novel series of the same name, “Bridgerton” follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
It might be a little hard to put your finger on exactly what song you’re listening to, as the “Bridgerton” covers truly make these pop tracks sound like they were made for string quartets. But don’t worry, because TheWrap has the complete soundtrack listing for all the covers below.
Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novel series of the same name, “Bridgerton” follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
- 1/21/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix is in it for the long haul with its adaptation of the Bridgerton novels.
The streamer on Thursday confirmed that a second season would be made, focusing on the second novel, fueling the theory that all of the novels will be adapted.
This also means that Lord Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey will take center stage in the new season.
The first season, which premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day, focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) debut on the marriage market and her explosive courtship with committed bachelor, the Duke of Hastings (played by Regé-Jean Page).
While there were some questions about when production could get underway due to the pandemic, Netflix has confirmed it will be in the spring, which could hint at another Christmas launch for the series.
The series captured 63 million viewers in its first four weeks, per Netflix, putting it as the streamer's...
The streamer on Thursday confirmed that a second season would be made, focusing on the second novel, fueling the theory that all of the novels will be adapted.
This also means that Lord Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey will take center stage in the new season.
The first season, which premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day, focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) debut on the marriage market and her explosive courtship with committed bachelor, the Duke of Hastings (played by Regé-Jean Page).
While there were some questions about when production could get underway due to the pandemic, Netflix has confirmed it will be in the spring, which could hint at another Christmas launch for the series.
The series captured 63 million viewers in its first four weeks, per Netflix, putting it as the streamer's...
- 1/21/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Lady Whistledown has made it official to her readers: “Bridgerton” is back for Season 2.
To almost no one’s surprise, Netflix has renewed the hit Shondaland series created by Chris Van Dusen after teasing the news in its fourth-quarter earnings report Tuesday. The announcement, in the form of a cheeky little letter from Whistledown herself — the Regency-era Gossip Girl character who was unmasked in the Season 1 finale — promises the return of the Bridgerton family and the rest of the Regency London society scene.
Lord Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, will “dominate the social season.” The first season, which premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day, focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) debut on the marriage market and her explosive courtship with committed bachelor, the Duke of Hastings (played by Regé-Jean Page).
No other details have been released for the Season 2 story arc. “Gentle reader, before you set the comments...
To almost no one’s surprise, Netflix has renewed the hit Shondaland series created by Chris Van Dusen after teasing the news in its fourth-quarter earnings report Tuesday. The announcement, in the form of a cheeky little letter from Whistledown herself — the Regency-era Gossip Girl character who was unmasked in the Season 1 finale — promises the return of the Bridgerton family and the rest of the Regency London society scene.
Lord Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, will “dominate the social season.” The first season, which premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day, focused on Daphne Bridgerton’s (Phoebe Dynevor) debut on the marriage market and her explosive courtship with committed bachelor, the Duke of Hastings (played by Regé-Jean Page).
No other details have been released for the Season 2 story arc. “Gentle reader, before you set the comments...
- 1/21/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
The ton is about to swoon: “Bridgerton,” the first scripted series produced by Shonda Rhimes under her mega Netflix deal, has been renewed for Season 2, the streaming service revealed Thursday.
The second season, which will focus on the love life of Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), will go into production this spring, according to Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers (aka Netflix’s on-brand press release), which you can view below.
Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novel series of the same name, the eight-episode first season of “Bridgerton,” which launched Dec. 25, follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
Hoping to follow in her parents’ footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors,...
The second season, which will focus on the love life of Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), will go into production this spring, according to Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers (aka Netflix’s on-brand press release), which you can view below.
Based on Julia Quinn’s romance novel series of the same name, the eight-episode first season of “Bridgerton,” which launched Dec. 25, follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market.
Hoping to follow in her parents’ footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The “exciting news” about Bridgerton that Netflix teased on Tuesday became a reality this morning with the long-expected second-season renewal. In the style of Shondaland’s Regency-era period drama series, created by Chris Van Dusen, the pickup was announced by none other than the series’ powerful, plugged-in narrator Lady Whistledown, voiced on the show by Julie Andrews.
The special edition of Lady Whistledown’s Society Paper (you can read it below) confirmed what has been speculated for weeks, that Season 2 will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey, as chronicled in the second book of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
The gossip sheet also confirmed that Season 2 will start filming this spring in the UK.
“The incomparable cast of Bridgerton will return to production in Spring 2021,” the pamphlet said, hinting that the entire Season 1 cast...
The special edition of Lady Whistledown’s Society Paper (you can read it below) confirmed what has been speculated for weeks, that Season 2 will chronicle the pursuit of a suitable marriage for the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey, as chronicled in the second book of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, The Viscount Who Loved Me.
The gossip sheet also confirmed that Season 2 will start filming this spring in the UK.
“The incomparable cast of Bridgerton will return to production in Spring 2021,” the pamphlet said, hinting that the entire Season 1 cast...
- 1/21/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridgerton fans can expect some “exciting news” later this week, according to Netflix.
The hit Shondaland drama is expected to be renewed any day after the breakout success of its first season and the streamer used its latest quarterly financial results to tease viewers.
“This title has proven immensely popular and we’ll have some exciting news about Bridgerton later this week,” it noted in its fourth quarterly shareholder letter.
This comes after Netflix disclosed that the period drama, which debuted on December 25, was on course to be watched by 63M households across its first 28 days – making it the streamer’s fifth biggest original series launch.
The show follows eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Starring Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Rege-Jean Page as Duke of Hastings Simon Bassett, the series is based on Julia Quinn’s novels set...
The hit Shondaland drama is expected to be renewed any day after the breakout success of its first season and the streamer used its latest quarterly financial results to tease viewers.
“This title has proven immensely popular and we’ll have some exciting news about Bridgerton later this week,” it noted in its fourth quarterly shareholder letter.
This comes after Netflix disclosed that the period drama, which debuted on December 25, was on course to be watched by 63M households across its first 28 days – making it the streamer’s fifth biggest original series launch.
The show follows eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Starring Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Rege-Jean Page as Duke of Hastings Simon Bassett, the series is based on Julia Quinn’s novels set...
- 1/19/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
(Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Netflix’s “Bridgerton” through the Season 1 finale.)
The Shonda Rhimes-produced “Bridgerton” adaptation hit Netflix on Christmas Day, introducing fans of the Julia Quinn novels — and a whole new audience — to the romantic tales of the titular family. And narrating all the dramatic events throughout Season 1 is Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews), a mysterious member of London’s high society who writes a regular column detailing the most scandalous gossip from the coming-out season.
Though she plays a pivotal role in “Bridgerton,” it’s not until the final moments of the Season 1 finale that viewers find out the identity of Lady Whistledown — but boy, is it worth the wait. Of course, if you’re not able to wait until the finale to learn who she really is, TheWrap is here to give you the answer.
Per Netflix’s official description, “Bridgerton” follows Daphne Bridgerton...
The Shonda Rhimes-produced “Bridgerton” adaptation hit Netflix on Christmas Day, introducing fans of the Julia Quinn novels — and a whole new audience — to the romantic tales of the titular family. And narrating all the dramatic events throughout Season 1 is Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews), a mysterious member of London’s high society who writes a regular column detailing the most scandalous gossip from the coming-out season.
Though she plays a pivotal role in “Bridgerton,” it’s not until the final moments of the Season 1 finale that viewers find out the identity of Lady Whistledown — but boy, is it worth the wait. Of course, if you’re not able to wait until the finale to learn who she really is, TheWrap is here to give you the answer.
Per Netflix’s official description, “Bridgerton” follows Daphne Bridgerton...
- 1/16/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Shonda Rhimes' first Netflix original series is already a hit.
The streamer announced Monday that the royal drama is on track to be sampled by over 63 million households in its first four weeks of release.
This would put the series behind only The Witcher Season 1, Stranger Things Season 3, Money Heist Part 4, and Tiger King atop the streamer's original series launches.
It's certainly a big number, but we need to remember that Netflix reports on these numbers based on subscribers who have watched at least two minutes of the content.
This means that it's possible only those few minutes were watched, but still, this does signal that there was a lot of sampling for the series, which bowed on Christmas Day.
"From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market,...
The streamer announced Monday that the royal drama is on track to be sampled by over 63 million households in its first four weeks of release.
This would put the series behind only The Witcher Season 1, Stranger Things Season 3, Money Heist Part 4, and Tiger King atop the streamer's original series launches.
It's certainly a big number, but we need to remember that Netflix reports on these numbers based on subscribers who have watched at least two minutes of the content.
This means that it's possible only those few minutes were watched, but still, this does signal that there was a lot of sampling for the series, which bowed on Christmas Day.
"From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market,...
- 1/5/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Bridgerton,” streaming now on Netflix.
Netflix pulled out all the stops for Shondaland’s debut scripted series “Bridgerton,” a bonnet-busting take on the period drama that follows the society debuts of the Bridgerton and Featherington clans of Regency-era London.
Most fans of the show, which is based on the best-selling series of books by Julia Quinn, will agree that when they weren’t lapping up the messy drama between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Duke Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), they were relishing in the low-key feminist icon that is Penelope Featherington, played by scene-stealing “Derry Girls” star Nicola Coughlan.
Though something of an afterthought in an ignoble family of human highlighters, Penelope’s kind yet self-deprecating nature makes her one of “Bridgerton’s” more relatable characters. It’s all the more gratifying when, in the show’s final moments,...
Netflix pulled out all the stops for Shondaland’s debut scripted series “Bridgerton,” a bonnet-busting take on the period drama that follows the society debuts of the Bridgerton and Featherington clans of Regency-era London.
Most fans of the show, which is based on the best-selling series of books by Julia Quinn, will agree that when they weren’t lapping up the messy drama between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Duke Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), they were relishing in the low-key feminist icon that is Penelope Featherington, played by scene-stealing “Derry Girls” star Nicola Coughlan.
Though something of an afterthought in an ignoble family of human highlighters, Penelope’s kind yet self-deprecating nature makes her one of “Bridgerton’s” more relatable characters. It’s all the more gratifying when, in the show’s final moments,...
- 12/29/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
This Bridgerton article contains Major spoilers for the end of the first season and spoilers for the fourth book in the series. You can read our spoiler-free review here.
Even before Bridgerton dropped on Netflix on Christmas Day, the adaptation of the Julia Quinn period romance series was already inspiring curiosity around its central plot mystery: Who is Lady Whistledown? Unlike Gossip Girl, that other contemporary classic that so many compared Bridgerton to after the first trailer dropped, Bridgerton doesn’t wait until its final episode ever to reveal the identity of the person who disrupts (read: makes more interesting) the London season with their gossip newsletter. We get a glimpse at Lady Whistledown herself in the final moments of season one. And let’s discuss, shall we?
Who is Lady Whistledown?
In the final moments of Bridgerton Season 1, we finally get a glimpse at Lady Whistledown, confirming what book...
Even before Bridgerton dropped on Netflix on Christmas Day, the adaptation of the Julia Quinn period romance series was already inspiring curiosity around its central plot mystery: Who is Lady Whistledown? Unlike Gossip Girl, that other contemporary classic that so many compared Bridgerton to after the first trailer dropped, Bridgerton doesn’t wait until its final episode ever to reveal the identity of the person who disrupts (read: makes more interesting) the London season with their gossip newsletter. We get a glimpse at Lady Whistledown herself in the final moments of season one. And let’s discuss, shall we?
Who is Lady Whistledown?
In the final moments of Bridgerton Season 1, we finally get a glimpse at Lady Whistledown, confirming what book...
- 12/25/2020
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Netflix's Bridgerton has its very own 19th-century Gossip Girl, and Lady Whistledown, as she's called, is voiced by none other than the one-and-only Julie Andrews. Lady Whistledown narrates the entire series, and people know her as the omnipotent author behind the scandal sheets that circulate around town. She knows everything about everyone - and no, she doesn't turn out to be a male ghostwriter like Dan Humphrey. Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) makes it her personal mission to unmask the mysterious lady, failing to realize that she's been so close to London's source of piping hot tea. Lady Whistledown, dear reader, turns out to be Eloise's dear friend Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).
Lady Whistledown knows all. What's special about her scandal sheets is that she doesn't just post rumors. Her stories are indeed factual and true. She even spills the tea on Marina Thompson's (Ruby Barker) secret pregnancy, a reveal with,...
Lady Whistledown knows all. What's special about her scandal sheets is that she doesn't just post rumors. Her stories are indeed factual and true. She even spills the tea on Marina Thompson's (Ruby Barker) secret pregnancy, a reveal with,...
- 12/25/2020
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
For her first Netflix series, Shonda Rhimes is stirring up scandal with minimal budget constraints and the results are, well, all over the super-sumptuous Bridgerton trailer.
Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the eight-episode Shondaland series — which drops on Christmas Day — follows 19th century heroine Daphne (Younger‘s Phoebe Dynevor), the oldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she seeks a husband in Regency London. All the while, Daphne and her potential suitors live under Lady Whistledown’s (Julie Andrews) omniscient scrutiny.
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Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the eight-episode Shondaland series — which drops on Christmas Day — follows 19th century heroine Daphne (Younger‘s Phoebe Dynevor), the oldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, as she seeks a husband in Regency London. All the while, Daphne and her potential suitors live under Lady Whistledown’s (Julie Andrews) omniscient scrutiny.
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- 12/14/2020
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The Bridgerton family will be courting controversy this Christmas.
Netflix on Monday dropped the full-length trailer for its forthcoming drama series Bridgerton, and it is poised to be a huge hit.
As the first show hailing from Shondaland on the streamer, a lot of eyes will be on it to see if Shonda Rhimes, a proven hitmaker at ABC, can continue to do so at a new destination.
The latest video gives us our biggest look at Bridgerton to date, and it looks like the perfect series for the holiday season.
"From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market," reads Netflix's official description of the series.
"Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled,...
Netflix on Monday dropped the full-length trailer for its forthcoming drama series Bridgerton, and it is poised to be a huge hit.
As the first show hailing from Shondaland on the streamer, a lot of eyes will be on it to see if Shonda Rhimes, a proven hitmaker at ABC, can continue to do so at a new destination.
The latest video gives us our biggest look at Bridgerton to date, and it looks like the perfect series for the holiday season.
"From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market," reads Netflix's official description of the series.
"Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled,...
- 12/14/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Netflix has assembled the entire Bridgerton clan in Shondaland’s Netflix series based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling series of novels.
Luke Thompson (Dunkirk), Goodbye Christopher Robin star Will Tilston, Florence Hunt (Cursed) and Ruby Stokes (Da Vinci’s Demons) have been cast as the remaining Bridgerton siblings in the eight-episode series. Also newly cast in Bridgerton are Ben Miller (Johnny English Strikes Again), Bessie Carter (Les Misérables), Harriet Cains (Marcella), Martins Imhangbe (The Tragedy of King Richard the Second) and Lorraine Ashbourne (Cheat).
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Julie Anne Robinson has been tapped as director and executive producer on two episodes, including the pilot.
Created by Scandal veteran Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous...
Luke Thompson (Dunkirk), Goodbye Christopher Robin star Will Tilston, Florence Hunt (Cursed) and Ruby Stokes (Da Vinci’s Demons) have been cast as the remaining Bridgerton siblings in the eight-episode series. Also newly cast in Bridgerton are Ben Miller (Johnny English Strikes Again), Bessie Carter (Les Misérables), Harriet Cains (Marcella), Martins Imhangbe (The Tragedy of King Richard the Second) and Lorraine Ashbourne (Cheat).
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Julie Anne Robinson has been tapped as director and executive producer on two episodes, including the pilot.
Created by Scandal veteran Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous...
- 7/29/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Bojalad Jul 10, 2019
Bridgerton, the second series announced in Shonda Rhimes and Netflix's partnership, has added Julie Andrews and more to its cast.
The deal struck between Netflix and Shonda Rhimes is already beginning to bear fruit.
Following the announcement that Rhimes' first project will be Anna Delvey, Netflix has revealed Shonda Rhimes project number two. Rhimes will produce Bridgerton, an eight episode series based on the popular series of novels from Julia Quinn.
Bridgerton is set between 1813 and 1827 in the lavish high society of Regency London. It follows the titular Bridgerton family through ballrooms and palaces as they strive for power and respect in this chaotic, dangerous landscape. Chris Van Dusen will serve as producer and showrunner on the show, which will film in London.
Here is everything we know about the second Shonda Rhimes Netflix series.
Bridgerton Cast
Netflix first announced that acting legend Julie Andrews will...
Bridgerton, the second series announced in Shonda Rhimes and Netflix's partnership, has added Julie Andrews and more to its cast.
The deal struck between Netflix and Shonda Rhimes is already beginning to bear fruit.
Following the announcement that Rhimes' first project will be Anna Delvey, Netflix has revealed Shonda Rhimes project number two. Rhimes will produce Bridgerton, an eight episode series based on the popular series of novels from Julia Quinn.
Bridgerton is set between 1813 and 1827 in the lavish high society of Regency London. It follows the titular Bridgerton family through ballrooms and palaces as they strive for power and respect in this chaotic, dangerous landscape. Chris Van Dusen will serve as producer and showrunner on the show, which will film in London.
Here is everything we know about the second Shonda Rhimes Netflix series.
Bridgerton Cast
Netflix first announced that acting legend Julie Andrews will...
- 7/10/2019
- Den of Geek
On the heels of casting grand dame Julie Andrews as the unseen town gossip, Shondaland’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s best-selling Bridgerton novels has filled a dozen on-camera roles.
Created for TV by Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy) and titled (surprise!) Bridgerton, the Netflix drama is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. “From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous world replete with intricate rules and dramatic power struggles, where no one is truly ever on steady ground,...
Created for TV by Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy) and titled (surprise!) Bridgerton, the Netflix drama is set in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. “From the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair to the aristocratic palaces of Park Lane and beyond, the series unveils a seductive, sumptuous world replete with intricate rules and dramatic power struggles, where no one is truly ever on steady ground,...
- 7/10/2019
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Netflix has set the cast for Shondaland’s Bridgerton. Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page lead the cast of the eight-episode series, which also includes Golda Rosheuvel, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Ruth Gemmell, Adjoa Andoh (Thunderbirds Are A Go) and Polly Walker. They join Julie Andrews, who voices the pivotal character of Lady Whistledown, in the hourlong period series based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling series of novels, which is slated to premiere in 2020.
This marks a return to Shondaland for Page, coming off a co-starring role on the company’s legal drama For The People, which ran on ABC for two seasons.
Created by Scandal veteran Chris Van Dusen,...
This marks a return to Shondaland for Page, coming off a co-starring role on the company’s legal drama For The People, which ran on ABC for two seasons.
Created by Scandal veteran Chris Van Dusen,...
- 7/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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